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Baldwin’s dilemma: Higher taxes or cut expenses?

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Baldwin’s financial condition continues to be precarious as town leaders consider whether to raise taxes, cut services or both. Baldwin’s financial condition continues to be precarious as town leaders consider whether to raise taxes, cut ... [ Full Story » ]

Banks County Holiday Festival coming up this weekend

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The 36th annual Banks County Holiday Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, Aug. 29-31, in downtown Homer. The theme of the festival will be “Celebrating Banks County’s 150 years.” Booths will open at various times on Friday, Aug. 29. The ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATED: Small tornado reported in Banks but no damage

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

A small tornado reportedly touched down in the Moccasin Gap area of Banks County Tuesday during the afternoon storm that swept north Georgia. There was no damage or injuries and no other reports of a tornado. Tornado warnings, heavy rain and ... [ Full Story » ]

Tornado hits Commerce; Banks units help out

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Click this link for updates: http://www.mainstreetnews.com/archives/2761-BREAKING-NEWS-Tornado-damages-Commerce;-second-tornado-watch-issued-7-p.m..html [ Full Story » ]

Murder suspect eludes capture

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

A South Carolina man wanted for murder was in the Banks Crossing area Friday although the amount of time he was here remains in question. Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said his office received word from South Carolina authorities that ... [ Full Story » ]

Lula denies proposed subdivision

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Monday, August 25. 2008

The Lula City Council has denied a developer’s request to locate a subdivision in the city. No reason for the denial was given at the Aug. 21 meeting but city leaders told the developer a written list of the reasons would be given in the next ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATED: Sen. Chambliss visits county

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Monday, August 25. 2008

United States Senator Saxby Chambliss visited Banks County Saturday to give citizens a legislative update. Chambliss has been traveling across the state during August to meet with citizens. He was at the Holiday Inn Express at Banks Crossing ... [ Full Story » ]

Banks County courts relocated

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Friday, August 22. 2008

All court offices located in the Banks County courthouse have been moved to a new location while the facility is renovated. All of the Banks County court offices, including Superior Court, clerk of court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court and the ... [ Full Story » ]

BCHS sees slight drop in ACT scores

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Friday, August 22. 2008

With 37 students tested in 2008, Banks County High School saw a slight drop in ACT scores. With a composite score of 18.6 on a scale of zero to a high score of 26, BCHS saw a decrease of 1.1 points over last year. The ACT is a curriculum-based ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATED: Voters rightfully send fanatical Schaefer packing

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Nancy Schaefer, who has represented the 50th District in the State Senate for the past three and a half years, was turned away for a bid for a third term by voters. The election was decided by those who cast Republican ballots as Schaefer lost ... [ Full Story » ]

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Baldwin’s dilemma: Higher taxes or cut expenses?

Banks County Holiday Festival coming up this weekend

UPDATED: Small tornado reported in Banks but no damage

Tornado hits Commerce; Banks units help out

Murder suspect eludes capture

Lula denies proposed subdivision

UPDATED: Sen. Chambliss visits county

Banks County courts relocated

BCHS sees slight drop in ACT scores

UPDATED: Voters rightfully send fanatical Schaefer packing

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